The growth of both interest groups and the scope of government over the past several decades represents

The growth of both interest groups and the scope of government over the past several decades represents

A) the former increasing the latter.
B) the latter increasing the former.
C) both A and B
D) the latter decreasing the former.
E) Neither A nor B; there is no relationship between the two.






Answer: C

According to Robert Salisbury, the increase in lobbying activity has resulted in

According to Robert Salisbury, the increase in lobbying activity has resulted in

A) greater clout for business and industry groups.
B) less democracy.
C) less clout overall for interest groups.
D) government by minority interests.
E) elitist policy making.







Answer: C

An example of a public interest group is

An example of a public interest group is

A) Common Cause.
B) American Medical Association.
C) National Organization for Women.
D) National Association of Manufacturers.
E) National Rifle Association






Answer: A

Common Cause is an example of

Common Cause is an example of

A) a public interest lobby.
B) a subgovernment.
C) interest group liberalism.
D) a single-issue group.
E) a for-profit lobby.




Answer: A

The ________ movement was spurred by a single person: Ralph Nader.

The ________ movement was spurred by a single person: Ralph Nader.

A) American labor
B) modern civil rights movement
C) consumer
D) anti-Vietnam War
E) gay rights






Answer: C

In addition to fighting segregation and discrimination, civil rights interest groups have also focused on

In addition to fighting segregation and discrimination, civil rights interest groups have also focused on

A) broader economic problems.
B) the environment.
C) transportation.
D) housing quality.
E) gender equality.





Answer: A